RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The question of whether vena cava filters have a role in trauma patients remains unanswered
JF Canadian Journal of Surgery
JO CAN J SURG
FD Canadian Medical Association
SP E244
OP E245
DO 10.1503/cjs.016619
VO 64
IS 2
A1 Ball, Ian M.
A1 Curtis, R. Mason
A1 Parry, Neil
A1 Priestap, Fran
A1 Vogt, Kelly N.
YR 2021
UL http://canjsurg.ca/content/64/2/E244.abstract
AB Whether to temporarily place retrievable inferior vena cava filters for prophylaxis against pulmonary embolism in high-risk trauma patients has been a difficult question to answer. Guidelines regarding the management of these patients are mixed in their recommendations. The question merits further attention.